Earthquake measuring 5.8 magnitude strikes Greece
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June 20, 2026 5:25 PM

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Earthquake measuring 5.8 magnitude strikes Greece

In Greece, an earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck the country today. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the quake occurred at a depth of 13 kilometres near city ​of ​Rethymno on the island ​of ​Crete. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties...

NTA conducts nationwide mock drill ahead of NEET-UG re-examination

June 20, 2026 6:10 PM

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NTA conducts nationwide mock drill ahead of NEET-UG re-examination

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting a nationwide mock drill as part of preparations for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, which will be held tomorrow. The exercise, which began at 9 am, will continue through the day. More than 2.5 lakh security personnel are participating in the drill bei...

Uttar Pradesh completes first phase of Census 2027 with 100 per cent success

June 20, 2026 4:25 PM

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Uttar Pradesh completes first phase of Census 2027 with 100 per cent success

The first phase of Census 2027 in Uttar Pradesh, covering the House Listing and Housing Census, has been completed with 100 per cent success within the scheduled period from May 22 to June 20 this year. The completion of the exercise is being described as a significant milestone in the state's prepa...

CBI to challenge acquittal in Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case

June 20, 2026 10:33 PM

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CBI to challenge acquittal in Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will challenge the acquittal of former Maharashtra Home Minister Padamsinh Patil and seven others in the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver.   Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that he and Chief Minister...

NTA changes NEET-UG 2026 candidate’s exam centre from Abu Dhabi to Nagpur

June 20, 2026 6:45 PM

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NTA changes NEET-UG 2026 candidate’s exam centre from Abu Dhabi to Nagpur

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has changed a NEET (UG) 2026 candidate's examination centre from Abu Dhabi to Nagpur after receiving a request just 48 hours before the exam. Issuing a clarification regarding a candidate who was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi instead of Nagpur for the ...

Global crude oil prices register sharp weekly losses

June 20, 2026 3:53 PM

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Global crude oil prices register sharp weekly losses

Global crude oil prices rose yesterday but registered steep losses on a weekly basis. During the week, Brent crude August futures plunged more than 7.7 per cent to settle at 80 US dollars and 57 cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate July futures shed over 8.6 per cent to end at 77 US dolla...

Five tourists drown at Ganpatipule beach in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district

June 20, 2026 3:54 PM

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Five tourists drown at Ganpatipule beach in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district

Five tourists drowned this morning at Ganpatipule beach in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The victims were part of a 19-member excursion group from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. According to reports, some members of the group entered the sea for a swim but were swept away after misjudging the depth...